1. Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing and Assembly
Utilizing the Festo VABM-L1-14S manifold rail in automated pneumatic systems for battery cell stacking and winding stations. The manifold centralizes up to 16 valves within a highly compact 16mm grid dimension, providing precise pneumatic actuation for electrode cutting and material handling mechanisms.
Problem SolvedStandard pneumatic components contain copper, zinc, or nickel which can cause short circuits or electrochemical reactions in battery cells. This manifold solves this through its F1a suitability (reduced Cu/Zn/Ni values) and ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, ensuring contamination-free battery production.
F1a battery suitabilityReduced Cu/Zn/NiISO Class 5 cleanroom16 valve positionsWrought aluminium alloy
2. Medical Device Cleanroom Packaging Automation
Deployed in blister packaging and automated sorting machines for medical disposables. The manifold rail supplies both positive pressure and vacuum (-0.9 to 10 bar) through its G1/4 pneumatic connections to drive multiple parallel pick-and-place actuators and sealing presses in a sterile environment.
Problem SolvedPackaging machinery for medical devices requires centralized, multi-channel pneumatic control that does not shed particulates or emit paint-wetting impairment substances. The manifold's ISO 14644-1 Class 5 cleanroom rating and LABS (PWIS) conformity prevent environmental contamination while supporting complex multi-valve operations.
Vacuum and pressure (-0.9 to 10 bar)LABS (PWIS) VDMA24364-B1/B2-LISO Class 5 cleanroomG1/4 pneumatic connectionCRC 2 corrosion resistance
3. Semiconductor Wafer Handling and Sorting Systems
Integrated into the pneumatic control panels of automated wafer sorting equipment. The manifold distributes vacuum (-0.9 bar) for delicate suction end-effectors and compressed air for linear actuators across 16 possible valve positions, taking advantage of the compact 16mm grid dimension to save space inside the equipment chassis.
Problem SolvedSemiconductor fabrication tools require dense pneumatic routing in confined spaces without introducing outgassing or particulate matter. The manifold's compact 364g wrought aluminium body allows for space-optimized mounting, while its ISO Class 5 certification ensures defect-free wafer handling.
16mm Grid dimensionVacuum capability (-0.9 bar)16 max valve positionsProduct weight 364gISO 14644-1 Class 5
